Regional West Collaborates with Western Nebraska Community College and Chadron State College to Offer Hybrid Social Work Program Options

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., ― Students can now pursue degree options in the rewarding field of social work through a hybrid program while working at Regional West, thanks to a partnership with Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) in Scottsbluff and Chadron State College (CSC) in Chadron, Nebraska.

High school students, college students, or people looking to make a career change can explore options that allow them to complete their education through a hybrid program while working with the professionals in Regional West’s Case Management and Social Work department. Regional West’s social work team assists patients and their families in numerous ways, including case management and advocacy, emotional support, discharge planning, and resource coordination. 

Students interested in taking the first step toward a career as a social worker can enroll in the Human Services program at WNCC and earn an Associate of Arts degree in Human Services. The program prepares students to enter a bachelor’s program in social work by providing a solid foundation in the helping professions and social work activities/services.

The hybrid program at WNCC requires synchronous participation, which may be completed remotely via Zoom. Hybrid  courses at CSC may require on-campus attendance and in-person participation at certain times, in addition to Zoom meetings and online discussions.

Upon acceptance to CSC, students can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree with a comprehensive major in Social Work, which is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The CSC Social Work Program emphasizes the importance of human relationships in fostering individual growth and building healthy communities. The program helps build skills in advocacy, policy development, collaboration, collegiality, and networking.

“Regional West’s Social Work department works closely with patients of all ages and backgrounds, allowing students to gain valuable experience in discharge planning, resource coordination, crisis intervention, advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration,” said Emily Beye, BSW, a social worker on Regional West’s case management team. “Regional West provides a supportive environment where students can apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations and develop the skills needed for a successful career in social work.” 

Regional West is committed to ongoing education opportunities, and offers a sign-on bonus, expansive benefit package, and tuition reimbursement for employees pursuing the remote social work education program. Click here for more information on hybrid social work degree program options. To see Regional West’s career opportunities, visit RWHS.org/careers.

About Regional West
Regional West Health Services in Scottsbluff, Nebraska is the parent company of Regional West Medical Center, the only advanced trauma center in Nebraska west of North Platte. Since 1924, Regional West has served the people of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming through innovative healthcare services. As the region’s sole tertiary medical center, Regional West offers an expansive array of medical specialties and numerous physician clinics.